Tag Archives: Reflections

Nearly There!

Posted on December 12, 2021 by charliecountryboy

After months of editing, rewrites, more editing and finally…. Formatting my book, I have proof copies to read. It’s kinda exciting but at the same time I think I probably know it off by heart 😂 Bradford in 1974.Billy Lynch … Continue reading →

Posted in 1970'S, Blogging, Books, Bradford, Fiction, Life, Writing | Tagged 1970'S, Blog, Blogging, Books, Bradford, Charlie Robinson, Human Interest, Life, Love, Reflections, Writer, Writing | 38 Comments

It Could Happen Saturday Night

Posted on September 18, 2021 by charliecountryboy

If you’re thinking ‘Date Night,’ you’re going to be disappointed. It’s a kind of follow on from the age thing. I am going to a 60th Birthday party. The issue being, it’s my nephew and I remember the night he … Continue reading →

Posted in Birthday, Blogging, Family, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Birthdays, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Childhood, Humour, Life, Opinion, People, Reflections, Relationships, Television | 30 Comments

Do You Ever Feel Your Age

Posted on September 4, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Billy Connolly once said, “One day you bend over and you groan, you never did it before, but you always do it from that moment on.’ It’s funny how age creeps up on you. But I believe you can think … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Humour, Life, Motivation, Opinion, Relationships | Tagged Blog, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Family, Genes, Health, Human Interest, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Love, Opinion, Reflections, Relationships, Self Awareness, Writer | 70 Comments

Never Give Up

Posted on August 28, 2021 by charliecountryboy

That’s one of those things that are easier to say than do, sometimes. But my favourite quote is: “You only fail when you quit.” Again you have to take it in perspective. If you break a leg climbing Mount Everest, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Lifestyle, Motivation, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Fire Pits, Humour, Innovation, Interest, Landscaping, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, Perseverance, Reflections, Relationships | 14 Comments

Filey, Again

Posted on July 17, 2021 by charliecountryboy

There was a comedian in the 1970’s called Bernard Manning. Some people loved him and some people didn’t. I never got around to surveying the inhabitants of Filey. I assume they were not overly keen on him. He had a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Beaches, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, East Yorkshire, Humour, Life, Opinion, Reflections, Travel, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Coast | 25 Comments

Managing to Stay Positive

Posted on February 8, 2021 by charliecountryboy

Yup a strange title under the present circumstances. And it’s quite hard to do. Especially this last week as the Achilles has gone again. But, I am prepared this time so lots of physio, Yoga and strength exercise. One thing … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Community, Freedom, Life, Lifestyle, Motivation, Opinion | Tagged Blog, Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Friendship, Health, Life, Lifestyle, Opinion, People, Reflections, Relationships, Self Awareness, Sooty, Training | 33 Comments

I’m Confused

Posted on December 20, 2020 by charliecountryboy

This isn’t a new thing. There have been many things which have confused me over the years. I think it started with Physics and Chemistry lessons at eleven-years-old. That’s me on the left, they said I needed glasses too, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Christianity, Christmas, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Blogging, Charlie Robinson, Humour, Life, Lockdown, Opinion, People, Reflections, Relationships, Women | 36 Comments

Remember Me

Posted on December 4, 2020 by charliecountryboy

How will you be remembered, or specifically how would you like to be remembered? This was a question posed to me by my friend Carolyn When I was a nipper I guess I would have wanted to be remembered as … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Freedom, Humour, Life, Opinion | Tagged Humour, Life, Opinion, Questions, Reflections, Reflective Life, Self Awareness, Self Help | 24 Comments

When You Are Let Down!

Posted on August 15, 2020 by charliecountryboy

A wall half-finished, a gable end not completed but you have a roof? How does that work I wonder… My running partner needed an extension and chose someone who was recommended. It turned out this, ‘all-round tradesman’ had learned a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Blogging, Carpentry, Life, Opinion, people | Tagged Advice, Blog, Construction, Learning, Life, Lifestyle, Reflections, Relationships, Work | 39 Comments

I’m Not Nosey

Posted on July 18, 2020 by charliecountryboy

I sit in my lonely room… there’s a song somewhere in there. The room where I write looks out over our little cul-de-sac… I hear and I see things so it is a good job I am not nosey. Although … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Humour, Life, Opinion, Over 50's, Running | Tagged Anniversaries, Blogging, Dining Out, Humour, Life, Marriage, People, Reflections, Westwood Restaurant | 44 Comments